Sever's Disease (Care of the Young Athlete)

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Sever's Disease (Care of the Young Athlete)

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The calcaneal apophysis is a growth center where the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia attach to the heel. It first appears in children aged 7 to 8 years. By ages 12 to 14 years the growth center matures and fuses to the heel bone.

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